Friday, February 8, 2008

Update!

I have decided to admit that maybe I should face the fact that I am going to be a once-twice a month blogger! So, here is a summary of our lives for the past few weeks! The most exciting news being that Madison has been walking for a couple weeks now and it is crazy how she is taking off! These pictures probably don't capture it very well-but they were all I had!

I am also excited to say that I am scrapbooking again and my goal is to finish it before we move at the end of March. Here was yesterday's creation:

I have also learned that I am addicted to Craigslist. I have been trying to start organizing parts of our apartment and selling things in the process. What will I do with SO much more money? It is going into the new TV and bed fund (our old TV broke and I am ready to upgrade from a full bed!) that we are hoping to purchase when we move. I love looking at all the posts though and have ideas of things I'd like to get once we move.


My mother was so sweet to come stay with us a couple of weekends ago and babysit Madison while Brian and I got to go out! We went to the Stake Dinner and Dance and it was a lot of fun! Most of the people our age either didn't come or left after dinner but we really enjoyed the dancing (mainly ME) and time alone.



Probably the biggest event recently was Chelsea's shower! I know what you are thinking-me throw a shower-well Jaime and Jamie were the reigning queens of planning and throwing parties and now they are BOTH gone :( so I figured I should step it up and start planning events myself. But I can't really take all the credit-Lyssa did A LOT and things are always easier when you are friends with an amazing cake decorator-thanks again Linsay! It was a lot of fun and we are so excited for Chelsea! Here are some pictures of guests, decorations, and food!






Thanks again to everyone who helped!

15 comments:

Lyssa Beth said...

You gotta love that huge close up of us! And I must say you are looking like the hot mama that you are in the dance picture! I'm glad you've had good times these past weeks. And I hope the move goes well and that you can splurge a bit with the furniture cause, seriously, full size? Yikes! Anyways, you family is getting so beautiful!!

Jenni said...

I'm so glad you are selling stuff on craigs list!! Isn't it awesome to sell stuff you don't want/need and have all that cash in your hands? I LOVE it! :) But I'm really wondering...which is more important to you, a bigger bed, or a new TV? ...cause I would be springing for that big bed first I think. Full beds are just a little too crowded for comfort!

Unknown said...

YEY, for Madison!! she looks adorable in that huge bow! And I love your scrapbook page, seriously dosn't it feel good to be closer to being caught up in your scrapbooking? it makes me feel like a accomplished something. Anyway, and I agree with "Who am I" you and Brian looked great going to that dance!

Hillery said...

Andy and I will personally throw you a party when ya'll get a new bed!

The Shirleys said...

I love your scrapbook page! It turned out really cute. Of course the fact the Madison is so incredibly cute doesn't hurt. Thanks for hosting the shower. You guys did great and it was lots of fun!!

Tilane said...

I totally wanted to be there at the baby shower! I completely forgot to look at the invitation, until I was preparing my lesson for Sunday. By then it was too late!

Madison looks too little to be walking! I know she one but she just looks so small. And so cute!

Chelsea said...

Thanks so much for the shower Jami. It was so much fun. I'm glad you have had so much fun lately. Good luck with the move, I'm excited for you guys.

The Blaisdell Family said...

I know how you feel with the bed!! Craig and I delt with a double bed when we were first married and it was crazy. How did you fit in the same bed when you were pregnant?

Good job on all the extra cash coming in. I too enjoy craigslist and ebay. Way better profit than a garage sale! Plus you don't need a permit to sell the stuff!!!

The shower looked like fun too. Good job. I'm sure the mama to be was very happy!

Good job walking Madison!!! You're such a cute little girl!

Christine said...

Wow, you looked fantastic for your date! I am so glad I got to see you and Madison yesterday, I can't believe how well she is walking already! What a little cutie!

Jill said...

I love seeing your updated blog! All your pictures look awesome. Good luck getting everything together for your big move!

Jamie Smith said...

Madison is so cute!!! I wish I could have seen her walking! I need to get addicted Craigs list and maybe sell some things. I think I have figured out a get rich scheme. Go put everything my mom owns on e-bay or craigs list! Or at least 1/2 of it! Anyways, thanks for all your help with everything! Did the carpet people ever call?

Marcie said...

Oh, how I miss the SA Girls! Madison is such a little-big girl. I can not believe she is walking. Jamis still sings her song around our house. We miss you guys and are counting down the days. You look amazing in the picture with you and Brian. you are my hero!

Jenny said...

Brian, Jami, and Madison!
I have been looking at all my cousin's blogs- they are all just so cute! Jami you are such a hot lil mommy! Madison is getting so big and OOHHH SOOO DANG CUTE! I just have gorguoes cousins, 2nd cousins over all I would have to say;)I hope you guys are doing great and are taking care of our bodies Brandon and Linsay. They are the best, we miss them! And I miss you guys! I wish I lived close so I would get to babysit that cute little girl of yours like brandon and linsay get to do! Love you guys!

Jenny said...

By the way I just realized that the name Jen just posts on my comment- so just in case you did not figure it out this is Ol' Jenny Jarvis- now Jenny lewis- remember me? jk

Julianne said...

I love the picture of you and Brian - you look so good Jami!